# Idle Acorns vs Day Repeat Day

The clearest difference is update cadence: Day Repeat Day at weekly against Idle Acorns's every 6 weeks. Day Repeat Day also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 60%). Idle Acorns's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 55). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Idle Acorns costs $1.99 and Day Repeat Day $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Idle Acorns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Acorns has 1.2K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Idle Acorns's written reviews are positive against 70% of Day Repeat Day's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Idle Acorns ships an update every 6 weeks, Day Repeat Day weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Acorns | Day Repeat Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-acorns/id1552999208/reviews)** | [4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-repeat-day/id1553029497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | #198 |
| Size | 149 MB | 560 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [aleros.io LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552999210) | [Kimmo Factor Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/491318781) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Acorns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-acorns/id1552999208)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Casual, #150 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

A classic idle clicker game with a charming narrative. Explore diverse environments, gather resources, craft items, and play mini-games. Enjoy a pure, ad-free experience with no in-app purchases or data mining.

**Highlights:** Resource gathering and upgrades, Crafting over 24 items, Fishing and cooking mini-game, Gardening and tree growing, Campfire for inviting characters, iCloud backup support, Game Center integration

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Charming and relaxing
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Pleasant aesthetics
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay loop
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and pacing
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of explanation
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Limited offline progress
- 🔢 Inconsistent upgrade costs

**Reported bugs**

- Tree disappearing issue
- Bat not recognizing feather purchases
- Zoom and UI issues on certain devices
- Negative acorn balance after time manipulation

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More late-game content
- Improved UI and navigation
- Better explanation of game mechanics
- Increased offline progress


### Day Repeat Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-repeat-day/id1553029497)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience a life simulation through engaging match-3 puzzles. Navigate relationships, career choices, and existential questions in a satirical, interactive narrative. Discover the meaning of the daily grind and life's mysteries.

**Highlights:** Interactive life story, Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Relationship management, Career progression, Satirical narrative, Existential themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Acorns free?

Idle Acorns costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Day Repeat Day free?

Day Repeat Day costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Acorns or Day Repeat Day?

Idle Acorns is rated higher. Idle Acorns averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Day Repeat Day averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.

### Do Idle Acorns or Day Repeat Day have ads?

Neither Idle Acorns nor Day Repeat Day shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Acorns or Day Repeat Day?

Idle Acorns ships an update every 6 weeks, and Day Repeat Day weekly. Most recently, Idle Acorns was updated on October 15, 2026 and Day Repeat Day on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Idle Acorns or Day Repeat Day?

Idle Acorns currently peaks at #67 in the App Store charts, and Day Repeat Day at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*